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Vietnam’s CRI Index on way to being improved
A recently-released index on inequality found Vietnam to be improving in some respects but slipping in others.
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Vision for semiconductor investment
Vietnam is leveraging its talented workforce while addressing policy challenges to attract semiconductor investment and build a competitive ecosystem.
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Key contributors to business growth
The important role that Vietnam’s business community plays was the focus of a recent meeting held in celebration of Vietnam Entrepreneurs Day
Higher tax rates for alcoholic beverages are likely to raise concern among experts
VET organized a dialogue recently on ‘Ensuring Sustainable Benefits from Revising the Excise Tax Law for Alcoholic Beverages’ to seek opinions on proposed increases to special consumption tax rates, issues arising from the proposal, and the impact on various stakeholders.
Deep & extensive
With 2024 marking the 15th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and New Zealand, H.E. Caroline Beresford, the recently-appointed Ambassador of New Zealand to Vietnam, spoke with VET’s Viet An about progress and achievements in bilateral relations and the prospects for further collaboration.
Amendements to the Excise Tax Law under discussion
A July 31 VET dialogue heard from experts on a proposal to increase taxes on alcoholic beverages to curb the negative impact on health and society.
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[Interactive]: Economic overview - July 2024
Despite facing many challenges, Vietnam's socio-economic situation in the first seven months of the year has remained positive.
Neighboring export markets to be prioritized
Exporters having been paying due regard to identifying new markets closer to Vietnam to curb the effect of ever-increasing shipping costs.
Under Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s leadership, Vietnam became the fastest-growing economy in Asia
By Dr. Nguyen Bich Lam, Former General Director of the General Statistics Office